Unemployment Insurance Act 1921
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The Unemployment Insurance Act 1921 was an Act of Parliament
in the United Kingdom
. The Act stated that Under-18s were to receive less unemployment benefits than adults and females would receive less than males.
Act of Parliament
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in the United Kingdom
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. The Act stated that Under-18s were to receive less unemployment benefits than adults and females would receive less than males.